Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is damage to the liver caused by prolonged, excessive alcohol consumption. The liver normally breaks down alcohol, but over time heavy drinking injures liver cells and impairs function. In early stages, abstaining from alcohol can allow the liver to heal. If left untreated, ALD can progress to serious conditions such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer.
He reviews your alcohol intake, diet, family history, and looks for signs like jaundice, abdominal swelling, or liver enlargement.
He orders liver function tests (AST, ALT, GGT), a complete blood count, and other labs to assess liver injury and rule out alternative causes.
When the diagnosis is unclear or to stage inflammation/fibrosis, a liver biopsy (ICD-10: K70.9) may be performed.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
You may feel weak or have mild belly discomfort. Early stages often have no noticeable symptoms.
ALD is caused by long-term alcohol use. NAFLD develops in people who drink little or no alcohol.
Yes. In early stages, quitting alcohol and following a treatment plan can allow your liver to heal.
The code for unspecified alcoholic liver disease is K70.9.
Improvement can be seen in a few weeks after abstaining from alcohol and adhering to lifestyle changes.
Avoid alcohol entirely, as well as fried foods, sugary drinks, and processed snacks.
Not always. Transplantation is reserved for severe, non-reversible liver damage.
No. Even small amounts of alcohol can trigger further liver injury.
Initially, you may have monthly visits. Once stable, follow-up is usually every 3-6 months.
Yes. Most plans cover tests and care. Our team will assist with any prior authorizations.
